Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25JAN24

Hello Santee! Last month a 72-year-old man collapsed on a softball field at Sportsplex USA Santee. Bystanders initiated CPR and delivered 2 shocks with an AED. Santee Fire Department crews assumed care and placed the patient on the LUCAS mechanical CPR device, administered additional shocks, and gave Advanced Life Support medications. During transport to the hospital, the patient regained a pulse, and his care was transferred to emergency room staff. The patient was later discharged and was set to follow up with his cardiologist.

At last night's city council meeting, several Certificates of Recognition were given for the life-saving actions taken by several first responders and another to Eddie Vandiver, General Manager at the Sportsplex. Although not formally trained in medical emergencies, Eddie was made aware of the situation and quickly took the company's AED down to the field. The Sportsplex's care for public safety, and Eddie's swift decision, no doubt can contribute to the happy success of saving this man's life.

Thank you to all involved and to Vice Mayor Trotter for recognizing their outstanding efforts. We are looking forward to hosting a networking mixer next Wednesday at the Sportsplex with our neighbors and friends, the East County Chamber. Although I feel safe knowing Eddie and his team are well prepared for any emergencies, we are looking forward to a more tame evening of convening business leaders in our community.